Sky News reports that several hundred members of the extremist Quebracho movement had tried to attack the UK embassy managed to break through a protective barrier to attack the embassy, throwing fire bombs at riot police who eventually quelled the protests with water cannons.

The group also set fire to a British flag and burnt an effigy of Prince William. The UK government has condemned the violence, but described the rioters as a "minority", the Independent reports.

With this sort of violent emotion on show, you have to wonder whether the conflict between the two countries is likely to end anytime soon.